portray

Etymology

From Middle French portraire.

verb

  1. To paint or draw the likeness of.
    I will portray a king on horseback.
  2. (figurative) To represent by an image or look.
  3. (figurative) To describe in words; to convey.
  4. To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
    For my next movie, I will be portraying Shakespeare.
  5. (obsolete) To adorn.

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